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Just when the United manager must have thought his fortune remained negative, the Red Devils secured Oliver Glasner's team's opening Selhurst Park setback in the Premier League from February onward.

Oliver Glasner's team dominated early justifiably opened the scoring by way of their forward's second penalty attempt. However they failed to make their dominance count following earlier difficulties to score against Palace, the visitors responded twice in nine minutes via their summer signing and Mason Mount.

Frustrating Day against The Eagles

This represented a difficult encounter finishing of a long week for the home manager, who saw Ismaïla Sarr depart hurt with a worrying issue before half-time.

The United manager probably contained his reactions subdued while walking toward the dressing room directly following the game's end.

Lineup Modifications

The United manager minimized similarities regarding both managers' tactical approach in the buildup, although he acknowledged that the opposition "are just doing things better than us|aspects superior to ours|elements more effectively".

His response to the lacklustre defeat facing ten Toffees meant modifying the flank players, including the young winger occupying the right wing with the full-back took over from Dorgu.

Initial Opportunities

The visitors likely felt a chance to benefit since they possessed three more days to prepare and came close to leading after 43 seconds.

A long throw created confusion in the Palace area yet remarkably the former United goalkeeper made a close-range stop near the net to stop the Brazilian.

Home Side's Dominance

The near miss acted as an alert for the home team following the midday start that was scheduled for broadcast purposes.

Quickly opportunities began to come thick and fast. After missing a hatful of chances in midweek, it seemed like could potentially not become Mateta's day as he pulled efforts missing the goal during the first quarter.

First Score

Yet amid days during discussions about the forward's renewal faced delays, it was the France international who opened the scoring.

One more perfect ball by the midfielder drew the defender toward the tackle after recently producing a brilliant block to prevent the Spaniard, Yoro had to trip his fellow Frenchman inside the area.

Post-Interval Comeback

Henderson re-emerged in a baseball cap to protect his vision from the setting sun but he will be disappointed to have allowed United to level the score post the break.

The home side was sleeping from a rapid Fernandes set-piece and Zirkzee was able to bring under control while turning simultaneously to unleash an attempt that sailed into the far corner.

Match-Winning Moment

Following weathering a chaotic situation when the Dutchman nearly netted once more in his own net, their situation enhanced a few minutes later as the Dutch attacker was brought down outside the penalty area from the Palace defender.

A temporary uncertainty developed among the defenders when Fernandes rolled the free-kick to Mount enabling the Englishman to score past the keeper with a powerful drive.

Vital Victory

Missing the Senegal international's acceleration to depend on, Glasner's side found it difficult to generate additional opportunities while the visitors managed to see out an important win which moves United move above Palace to sixth position.